Old Town, Chicago, IL

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Includes: Noble Square.

Rich in history and character, Old Town should not be confused with the varied implications of its name. Located just south of the wildly popular Lincoln Park area, this place is decidedly energetic.

Not to mention damn funny: famed performance venues like Second City and Steppenwolf Theatre Company live here, as do long-standing comedy clubs and some of the best-rated restaurants in town.

And libation? Just a few short blocks of Wells Street alone have enough for even the most critical palate, from dive bars to strip joints to chic nightclubs, with nearby Sedgwick and Halsted Street widening the options even further.

And if that’s not enough, ritzy Gold Coast is a ruby-encrusted stone’s throw east.

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Benchmark

20s / 30s / ATM / After Work / Bar / Beer

Party Earth Review Boasting a double distinction as Chicago’s first rooftop beer garden and its first rooftop beer garden with a giant retractable roof, Benchmark draws a lively and amicable crowd of ... more

1510 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610

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Kamehachi

All Ages / Asian Food / Casual

Reviewed by Maria S.

"My Take: Deemed Chicago's First Sushi Restaurant, this Japanese sushi bar offers a variety of fresh options. If you are not interested in traditional ..." more

1531 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610

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Second City

20s / 30s / 40s / Artsy / Bar Food

Party Earth Review With a list of alums that includes everyone from Bill Murray and Jon Belushi to Steve Carell and Tina Fey, Second City is undeniably one of the most influential comedy theaters in the ... more

1616 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60614

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Joe's Bar

Affluent / After Work / Bar Food

Party Earth Review Located in an old warehouse on dimly-lit Weed Street, Joe’s Bar is a colossal 20,000-square-foot palace of sports, live music, and private parties. Jocks and fraternity types in athletic ... more

940 West Weed Street
Chicago, IL 60642

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Old Town Social

30s / 40s / Acoustic / Affluent / Beer

Party Earth Review Depending on the time of day, there’s a little bit of everything at Old Town Social, from an upscale sports bar and a restaurant featuring locally sourced products to a DJ-driven lounge ... more

455 West North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610

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